Container shipping Rotterdam to La Pallice

Are you looking for a service to ship a container from Rotterdam to La Pallice (FRLPE)? Sea freight is very practical: large items can be shipped for competitive rates, it is great for bulk goods and it is safe. Transporting containers with freight like ro-ro or personal goods can be arranged by shipping companies such as Antong Holdings (QASC). Freight forwarders offer many different sizes and types of shipping containers. You have to choose between (FCL) Full Container Load and a partial filled container (LCL). Via our experts we share practical information about international transport La Pallice (FR LPE). We provide you with useful information about the various sea container types. You can make use of our export plan in 5 steps. Share your cargo and transport wishes and you will get a competitive quote with an attractive price and fast transit time.

Ocean shipping is a professional, staunch and relatively cheap way to ship heavy and bulky goods.
Compared to air transport, it is far cheaper and you can easily transport large shipments.
Sea freight is a solution for international movings and importing refrigerated cargo or bikes.
The Port of La Pallice is one of the most important ports in France.
You can choose from many types and sizes of containers: twenty footers, forty footers and Flat Rack, Dry Van, Hard-Top, Open-Top, Ventilated, Refrigerated containers.

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Shipping to La Pallice (FRLPE) from Rotterdam (NLRTM)

Ocean freight shipping is a reliable way of large-volume transportation. Your goods are packed tightly in a container. The freight forwarder company have a special container prepared. A shipping vessel will be ready for your goods at the departure port La Pallice (FR LPE), and will be shipped by sea to the customs at the POD. You can book various solutions like port-to-port, door-to-port, door-to-door, port-to-port. In the following paragraph we share important information about the port of delivery.

Port of departure	Port of Rotterdam (NLRTM)
Country of departure	Netherlands
Port of destination	Port of La Pallice
Country of destination	France
Port Code	FRLPE
Transport Time	+/- 1 days
Shipping rates	$
Local address	BP 2057, Chaussee de Ceinture Nord, La Rochelle 17010, France
E-mail address	lapallice@larochelle.port.fr
Website	www.larochelle.port.fr
Phone	33546005360

Freight Forwarder Rotterdam – port of La Pallice

Select shipment details
Enter the origin of shipment and the POD. Also indicate whether you choose a full container just for your freight (FCL) or Less Container Load (LCL). Also choose the desired format (20 ft, 40 ft of 40 ft high cube).
Freight preparations
To start with, make sure your goods are tightly packaged. To avoid nasty accidents, ensure that your cargo is always placed on pallets. Also make sure you have good labels.
Customs Documentation for Exporters
When you transport your goods to La Pallice (FRLPE), you need to share relevant export documents (to the national customs): certificates of origin, export/import customs declaration, bill of lading, packing list, packing declaration. A Bill of Lading is a legal document signed by the carrier to acknowledge the receipt of cargo and confirm that the items are well packed for shipment.
Agree on the conditions (Incoterms)
Incoterms are relevant terms for worldwide shipping to agree on the most important contractual terms and obligations for global trade. The agreed Incoterm determines who takes care of, among other things, transport, insurance and duty related matters. Popular incoterms are Delivery Duty Paid (DDP), Cost, Insurance Freight (CIF), Free On Board (FOB).
Track Sea Cargo
Use the track and trace service to see where your shipment is right now. You can see exactly when the shipping is loaded at the POL (port of origin), arrived at the port of arrival (POD) and when the cargo has reached its final destination.

Sea freight from La Pallice (FRLPE) to Rotterdam (NLRTM): match your cargo with container type

You need to ship a container from port of La Pallice – (FR LPE) to port of Rotterdam – (NL RTM)? An important starting point is to rent a suitable container. You can choose from large and small sizes (20 ft, 40 ft) and different container agreements (FCL shipment or LCL shipping). You can have your cargo transported by multiple shipping lines. There is a good connection to important cities nearby. In the next section you can compare all types and read more about the most popular boxes. Check also more information about LCL Shipping.

Explanation of the 20ft container

20-foot containers (a.k.a. dry van) is the most commonly type for shipment in ocean freight. It’s a very common and efficient size, which means they are cheaper to ship. Widely used for transporting furniture or international movings. Good to know: TEU is a standard measurement of volume in container shipping and means 1 20 Foot container.

A very popular box for shipping freight by sea.
A 20-foot container know the following size description: L – 5.89M. W – 2.35M. H – 2.23M.
It can contain 11 Euro-pallets on a single level.
You must take into account a maximum permitted weight of +/- 27.600 kilogram.

What you need to know about the 40 FT container

A 40 foot container is widely used on (standard) ships. Many kinds of products can be loaded and stored in it. This makes it a very popular choice for shipping large volumes of cargo. What you may not know: you can also choose a higher ‘high cube’ box. Thereby you have a little more height. This way cargo can be stacked high.

Perfect for larger shipments.
The dimensions of a 40-foot container are: L – 12.05M · W – 2.35M · H – 2.23M.
It allows the transport of up to 28 pallets.
In terms of weight fits maximum: +/- 28.200 kilogram.

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In which situations do I choose an FCL container?

I case you are going to ship a lot of stuff, then you better book an exclusive private full container. Freight forwarders then refer to it as FCL (Full Container Load). You don’t need to share it with other merchandise. There are many pluses: quick transit time, less likely to damage your goods (as the container just contains your goods) and the rates are more favorable. Important to mention: it is not suitable for importers and exporters with lower shipping volume and you have higher inventory costs. Departing from another port? Also check out Antwerp to La Pallice (FRLPE) and Hamburg to La Pallice (FRLPE).

The meaning of FCL is: the whole container is intended for one shipper.
Ideal for bulk items and large-volume products.
When you send more than 10 standard pallets.
Available at: e.g. Maersk, MSC, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd.

LCL: Less than container

If you do not need a full container, it is often a good idea to pick a shared container. Logistics management organization handles this as a LCL (Less Than Container Load). What we mean by LCL is that you pay per m3 or per metric ton for space inside a complete container. You benefit from many advantages: you’re only charged for the space you are using, the handling and insurance costs are limited and it offers consistent weekly sailing schedules for sea freight. Remark: when you ship enough volume to fill more than half a container, it is often cheaper to book a full container. LCL cost is calculated by the dimensions of the package i.e. the length, width.

With LCL transport, you make use of a partial container for the transportation.
Cost effective for shipments between 2,5 m3 and 14 m3.
You only pay for the space you need in a shipping.
There is always sufficient availability (every season).
Available at: e.g. Yang Ming, ZIM, HMM, Evergreen, Wan Hai.

Alternative container types

There are many different types of boxes available for ocean transport. Each type of cargo requires a different approach. A Dry van is the most common type of freight transportation. There are specially developed transport options for oil or petroleum, vegetables and fruit or unique high value cargo. Our specialist has placed a summary below. We also provide more information about sea transportation to Huangpu (CNHUA), port of Fos sur Mer (FRFOS), Mobile (USMOB) harbor and terminal Lautoka (FJLTK).

Bulk Containers: very suitable for dry bulk goods such as as grain, feedstuffs, spices.
Flat Rack Containers: versatile containers that make it possible for you to ship unique cargo.
Hard-Top Containers: a specialized version of general dry van (with special roof).
High-Cube Containers: ideal for secure storage, particularly of valuable equipment or machinery.
Insulated Containers: for shipping fresh products and keep up their freshness.

Open-Top Containers: ideal for bulky cargo such as machinery.
Palletwide Containers: are non-standard, uncommon containers with varying dimensions.
Refrigerated Containers: reefers are used for goods which need to be transported at a constant temperature.
Tank Containers: ideal for transport and distribution of bulk liquids.
Ventilated Containers: also known as passive (naturally) ventilated or coffee containers.

Cargo types: What do you want to ship?

Transporting load by ocean from Rotterdam (NLRTM) to La Pallice (FRLPE) has many benefits: low cost, it is great for transporting bulky goods and eco-friendly. The most important ocean cargo imported via sea shipping includes: neo bulk, dry bulk, liquid bulk, break bulk, roll on/roll off. You can read more about it in the section below.

Car shipping: reliable import and export of a vehicle via sea shipping.
House Moving: your international relocation will be less time-consuming and more efficient.
Removals (Household Goods): quickly and easily ship your household effects to another city.
Liquid Bulk: e.g. petroleum, diesel, gasoline, kerosene, chemicals, hydrogen.
Dry Bulk: grain, iron ore, grain and coils, rods, plates, salt.
Roll on Roll off (RORO): a type of shipping that is used for transporting things such as vehicles.
Breakbulk: goods that are stowed on board ship in individually counted units.
Retail & other: items like sports equipment, toys, clothes, medical/pharmacy, electronic goods + furniture, shoes, food, drinks, machines.

All you need to know about international transport (FAQ)

What is the transit time from Rotterdam to La Pallice?

Shipping a container from Rotterdam (NL) to La Pallice takes on average 1 days. The distance to be covered is about 250 nautical miles (NM). This is roughly equivalent to 463 kilometers. If you ship something by sea, you have to take into account 2 important values (ETD and ETA). ETD provides information on the date and time the ship will leave the seaport. ETA is the date and time at which the vessel is expected to arrive at the dock. The exact shipping time depends on displacement of the vessel, wind force and wind direction and berth availability.

What are the all-in costs of shipping a container to La Pallice (FRLPE)?

Shipping rates from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to La Pallice (France) are relatively cheap. The total cost is subject to various factors such as the size of the container, shipping route and freight forwarder handling fees. Feel free to contact us for the best rates and current transit times.

What customs documents are needed?

When shipping goods to La Pallice, then you should pay attention to customs clearance. You will need the following documentation: Certificate of Origin, Bill of Lading, Letter of Credit, Commercial Invoice, Import/export Licenses, Packing List. For additional information and answers to questions you can contact the customs of France or check the official website for more info (www.larochelle.port.fr).

What is the best Incoterm for my shipment?

The Incoterms decide which party will cover insurance fees for the shipment. Common sea freight incoterms are FOB and CIF. Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) means the exporter bears responsibility for the cost and freight of bringing the goods to the named port of destination. The meaning of Free on Board (FOB) is the seller takes care of the goods until they are on the vessel at the outbound port. Other popular Incoterms 2000 are: Free Alongside Ship (FAS), Free Carrier (FCA), Carriage Paid To (CPT), Ex Works (EXW) and Cost and Freight (CFR), Carriage and Insurance Paid To (CIP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU).